Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Client may include:
external organisations
information and communications technology (ICT) company
individuals
internal departments
internal employees
service industry.
Stakeholders may include:
development team
information technology (IT) manager or representative
project team
sponsor
user.
Server Integration requirements may refer to:
automatic synchronisation of passwords
central or synchronised identity management system to store information about users
data availability for mobile devices
login with same user credentials across multiple platforms
password security across platforms
secure file sharing across multiple platforms
single sign-on.
Operating systems may include:
Linux
Mac
mobile device
Unix
Windows Server.
Authentication methods and protocols may incorporate a combination of:
enterprise single sign-on
Kerberos
LDAP
network basic input/output system (NetBIOS)
network information system (NIS)
Novell Directory Services (NDS)
pluggable authentic modules (PAM)
public key authentication and digital certificates
Red Hat Directory Services
server messages block or Samba
two-factor and multi-factor authentication
winbind
Windows Active Directory Services.
File sharing must be across multiple platforms and may include:
distributed file systems
network file system (NFS)
server messages block (SMB) or Samba.
Security must be across multiple platforms and may include:
authentication, authorisation and access control
directory server security
encryption
Kerberos security, such as pre-authentication and ticket validation
network share permissions
password security
secure socket layer (SSL) certificates
transport layer security (TLS).

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
produce design documents to integrate multiple server operating systems for authentication, file sharing and security
install and configure the integrated solution, according to the produced design
monitor and test the solution
troubleshoot integration problems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
site where server installation may be conducted
relevant server specifications:
multiple operating system platforms
cabling
networked (LAN) computers
server diagnostic software
switch
client requirements
workstations
relevant regulatory documentation that affects installation activities
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of design report for an integrated server solution
direct observation of the candidate installing and configuring the integrated server solution
verbal or written questioning of required skills and knowledge
evaluation of design and implementation of system in terms of integrated functionality and suitability for business needs.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.